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Congratulations! You are staying in Chicago's "next hot neighborhood" which is a polite way of saying that our main street is "in transition" which is a polite way of explaining why there are so many vacant storefronts. But in between are scattered some of Chicago's established and recent jewels for food and fun. Just because I didn't list something doesn't mean it's not good. It's that there are too many good places to list. For example, If you go east on Diversey, instead of staying on Milwaukee, you'll soon come across: Lost Lake (tiki bar) Superkhana International (modern Indian) Cellar Door Provisions (coffee and pastries) Four Letter Word (coffee and pastries) Fat Rice (international comfort food + great cocktails) Masa Azul (gourmet Mexican cantina + artisanal tequilas)
People come from all over Chicago for Tacos Tequilas 100% homemade Mexican food and cocktails. It is seriously one of the best street food Mexican restaurants in Chicago.
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Tacos Tequilas
2919 N Milwaukee Ave
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People come from all over Chicago for Tacos Tequilas 100% homemade Mexican food and cocktails. It is seriously one of the best street food Mexican restaurants in Chicago.
Moonlight Vulture is homemade vegan food + fishy things like crab cakes so your flesh-eating friends will have something to eat, too. Alan and Adam, the owners, put special emphasis on good coffee. The inside is decorated with booths from the legendary Ed Debevic's Diner. Wednesday 11AM–9PM Thursday 11AM–9PM Friday 9AM–9PM Saturday 9AM–9PM Sunday Closed Monday 11AM–9PM Tuesday 11AM–9PM
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Moonlight Vulture
2889 N Milwaukee Ave
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Moonlight Vulture is homemade vegan food + fishy things like crab cakes so your flesh-eating friends will have something to eat, too. Alan and Adam, the owners, put special emphasis on good coffee. The inside is decorated with booths from the legendary Ed Debevic's Diner. Wednesday 11AM–9PM Thursday 11AM–9PM Friday 9AM–9PM Saturday 9AM–9PM Sunday Closed Monday 11AM–9PM Tuesday 11AM–9PM
Tacos Tequilas is doing so well that the owners, Jorge and Jorge, opened another restaurant down the block and across the street from T&T that's more Latin fusion, upscale (steaks, roast chicken) Wednesday 10AM–11PM Thursday 10AM–11PM Friday 10AM–11PM Saturday 10AM–11PM Sunday 10AM–11PM Monday 10AM–11PM Tuesday 10AM–11PM
La Nacional Latin Flavors
2890 North Milwaukee Avenue
Tacos Tequilas is doing so well that the owners, Jorge and Jorge, opened another restaurant down the block and across the street from T&T that's more Latin fusion, upscale (steaks, roast chicken) Wednesday 10AM–11PM Thursday 10AM–11PM Friday 10AM–11PM Saturday 10AM–11PM Sunday 10AM–11PM Monday 10AM–11PM Tuesday 10AM–11PM
The chef owner, Alan Yuen, came to Chicago as an infant and grew up across the street in his family's restaurant across the street from where Friendship is now. Friendship is elegant upscale Hong Kong street food plus many other imaginative and delicious dinners. They've been a Michelin Guide-recommended restaurant the past two years. Their $11.95 Tuesday dinner specials are a great deal: Anything on the menu (even Peking duck) for $11.95. Wednesday 12–10PM Thursday 12–10PM Friday 12–10PM Saturday 12–10PM Sunday 10AM–10PM Monday 12–10PM Tuesday 12–10PM Delivery 4 - 10 PM
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Friendship
2830 North Milwaukee Avenue
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The chef owner, Alan Yuen, came to Chicago as an infant and grew up across the street in his family's restaurant across the street from where Friendship is now. Friendship is elegant upscale Hong Kong street food plus many other imaginative and delicious dinners. They've been a Michelin Guide-recommended restaurant the past two years. Their $11.95 Tuesday dinner specials are a great deal: Anything on the menu (even Peking duck) for $11.95. Wednesday 12–10PM Thursday 12–10PM Friday 12–10PM Saturday 12–10PM Sunday 10AM–10PM Monday 12–10PM Tuesday 12–10PM Delivery 4 - 10 PM
Dantes looks like hell (ha ha) but it has awesome people. A hipster favorite. It's owned by the same guys who own Crown Liquors next door, so you can grab a slice of pizza and walk over to Crown with it and be in beer and cocktail heaven. Wednesday 11AM–11PM Thursday 11AM–11PM Friday 11AM–11PM Saturday 11AM–11PM Sunday 11AM–11PM Monday 11AM–11PM Tuesday 11AM–11PM
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Dante's Pizzeria
3028 W Armitage Ave
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Dantes looks like hell (ha ha) but it has awesome people. A hipster favorite. It's owned by the same guys who own Crown Liquors next door, so you can grab a slice of pizza and walk over to Crown with it and be in beer and cocktail heaven. Wednesday 11AM–11PM Thursday 11AM–11PM Friday 11AM–11PM Saturday 11AM–11PM Sunday 11AM–11PM Monday 11AM–11PM Tuesday 11AM–11PM
Wednesday 7AM–6PM Thursday 7AM–6PM Friday 7AM–6PM Saturday 8AM–6PM Sunday 8AM–6PM Monday 7AM–6PM Tuesday 7AM–6PM
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Buzz Coffee Roaster and Baker
943 N Milwaukee Ave
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Wednesday 7AM–6PM Thursday 7AM–6PM Friday 7AM–6PM Saturday 8AM–6PM Sunday 8AM–6PM Monday 7AM–6PM Tuesday 7AM–6PM
I almost forgot to add this beloved ice cream shop! It's Mexican-style which means that all of the flavors are made in small batches with fresh fruit. And so many flavors! Just don't go there when you're tripping, though, because the videos they play of animated ice cream will blow your mind. They're open 7 days a week starting at 7 AM -- so, ICE CREAM FOR BREAKFAST! Wednesday 7AM–11PM Thursday 7AM–11PM Friday 7AM–11PM Saturday 7AM–11PM Sunday 7AM–11PM Monday 7AM–11PM Tuesday 7AM–11PM
La Michoacana #5, North Milwaukee Ave,
2806 N Milwaukee Ave
I almost forgot to add this beloved ice cream shop! It's Mexican-style which means that all of the flavors are made in small batches with fresh fruit. And so many flavors! Just don't go there when you're tripping, though, because the videos they play of animated ice cream will blow your mind. They're open 7 days a week starting at 7 AM -- so, ICE CREAM FOR BREAKFAST! Wednesday 7AM–11PM Thursday 7AM–11PM Friday 7AM–11PM Saturday 7AM–11PM Sunday 7AM–11PM Monday 7AM–11PM Tuesday 7AM–11PM
I would be remiss if I didn't mention Margie's. Margie's Candies and ice cream is 2.2 miles down Milwaukee Avenue towards town (take the #56 bus or the Blue Line and exit at the Western stop). Margie's has been in the same spot since the 1930's. It is beloved. Unless you've got a reason not to go, like you're lactose intolerant, do yourself a favor and get yourself there somehow during your visit. During the day is the best time to visit because there's usually a 45-minute wait on nice days starting around 6 PM. The same staff has worked there for decades, so please be nice to them.
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Margie's Candies
1960 N Western Ave
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I would be remiss if I didn't mention Margie's. Margie's Candies and ice cream is 2.2 miles down Milwaukee Avenue towards town (take the #56 bus or the Blue Line and exit at the Western stop). Margie's has been in the same spot since the 1930's. It is beloved. Unless you've got a reason not to go, like you're lactose intolerant, do yourself a favor and get yourself there somehow during your visit. During the day is the best time to visit because there's usually a 45-minute wait on nice days starting around 6 PM. The same staff has worked there for decades, so please be nice to them.
Intelligentsia is a home-grown chain that is cropping up all over the country. Each franchise is as unique as its location; i.e., no corporate cookie-cutter. Our little Intelligentsia has a northern Italian moderno vibe -- so be prepared for hard, tiny chairs. 6:30am-8pm / Monday-Friday 7am-8pm / Saturday-Sunday
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Intelligentsia Coffee - Logan Square
2642 N Milwaukee Ave
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Intelligentsia is a home-grown chain that is cropping up all over the country. Each franchise is as unique as its location; i.e., no corporate cookie-cutter. Our little Intelligentsia has a northern Italian moderno vibe -- so be prepared for hard, tiny chairs. 6:30am-8pm / Monday-Friday 7am-8pm / Saturday-Sunday
This is about as French as it gets. Charcuterie, patisserie, crepes, macarons, sandwiches and salads -- and really really good bread. Thursday 8AM–7PM Friday 8AM–7PM Saturday 8AM–7PM Sunday 8AM–7PM Monday 8AM–7PM Tuesday 8AM–7PM Wednesday 8AM–7PM
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La Boulangerie
3129 W Logan Blvd
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This is about as French as it gets. Charcuterie, patisserie, crepes, macarons, sandwiches and salads -- and really really good bread. Thursday 8AM–7PM Friday 8AM–7PM Saturday 8AM–7PM Sunday 8AM–7PM Monday 8AM–7PM Tuesday 8AM–7PM Wednesday 8AM–7PM
Lula is one of several outstanding restaurants around the Logan Square monument circle. It's casual, farm-to-table, but don't let that lull you into thinking this is any ordinary restaurant. This is the kind of place that foodies make a beeline for when they're in town, and where the James Beard award judges always stop. It's closed on Tuesdays. Thursday 9AM–10PM Friday 9AM–12AM Saturday 9AM–12AM Sunday 9AM–10PM Monday 9AM–10PM Tuesday Closed Wednesday 9AM–10PM
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Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie Blvd
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Lula is one of several outstanding restaurants around the Logan Square monument circle. It's casual, farm-to-table, but don't let that lull you into thinking this is any ordinary restaurant. This is the kind of place that foodies make a beeline for when they're in town, and where the James Beard award judges always stop. It's closed on Tuesdays. Thursday 9AM–10PM Friday 9AM–12AM Saturday 9AM–12AM Sunday 9AM–10PM Monday 9AM–10PM Tuesday Closed Wednesday 9AM–10PM
Along with Lula, L&E is one of those destinations that's on every foodie's map. Their menu is deceptively down-home, but everything is gourmet. They've got a whiskey bar and are considered one of the leading craft cocktail spots in Chicago. A couple of nice outdoor patios on a side street. Thursday 9AM–2AM Friday 9AM–2AM Saturday 9AM–2AM Sunday 9AM–2AM Monday 9AM–2AM Tuesday 9AM–2AM Wednesday 9AM–2AM
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Longman & Eagle
2657 N Kedzie Ave
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Along with Lula, L&E is one of those destinations that's on every foodie's map. Their menu is deceptively down-home, but everything is gourmet. They've got a whiskey bar and are considered one of the leading craft cocktail spots in Chicago. A couple of nice outdoor patios on a side street. Thursday 9AM–2AM Friday 9AM–2AM Saturday 9AM–2AM Sunday 9AM–2AM Monday 9AM–2AM Tuesday 9AM–2AM Wednesday 9AM–2AM
Lula and Longman & Eagle are overkill for a working artist like me. For everyday lunch (breakfast or dinner), you will often find me at Same Day Cafe. Check out their menu and you'll see why. Thursday 10AM–9PM Friday 10AM–9PM Saturday 10AM–9PM Sunday 10AM–4PM Monday Closed Tuesday 10AM–9PM Wednesday 10AM–9PM
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Same Day Cafe
2651 N Kedzie Ave
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Lula and Longman & Eagle are overkill for a working artist like me. For everyday lunch (breakfast or dinner), you will often find me at Same Day Cafe. Check out their menu and you'll see why. Thursday 10AM–9PM Friday 10AM–9PM Saturday 10AM–9PM Sunday 10AM–4PM Monday Closed Tuesday 10AM–9PM Wednesday 10AM–9PM
Technically still in our neighborhood, but even though it's east of the freeway which might as well be Siberia, it's worth the trip if you're into eating at a restaurant that won the James Beard Award for best chef in 2019!
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Parachute
3500 N Elston Ave
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Technically still in our neighborhood, but even though it's east of the freeway which might as well be Siberia, it's worth the trip if you're into eating at a restaurant that won the James Beard Award for best chef in 2019!
Smoque is the HQ for people with a high BBQ IQ. You can smell the wood smoke as you drive by so you know it's the real deal. Thursday 11AM–9PM Friday 11AM–10PM Saturday 11AM–10PM Sunday 11AM–9PM Monday Closed Tuesday 11AM–9PM Wednesday 11AM–9PM
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Smoque BBQ
3800 N Pulaski Rd
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Smoque is the HQ for people with a high BBQ IQ. You can smell the wood smoke as you drive by so you know it's the real deal. Thursday 11AM–9PM Friday 11AM–10PM Saturday 11AM–10PM Sunday 11AM–9PM Monday Closed Tuesday 11AM–9PM Wednesday 11AM–9PM
The Logans Square Farmers Market is one of the best in the city. It happens from 10 - 3 every Sunday, May thru October. It's a 15 minute walk from wheren you're staying, or you can hop on the #56 bus heading towards downtown and get off at the Logan Blvd stop. Besides seasonal produce that comes from small farms in the region, you'll find a wide variety of handcrafted cheeses, breads, pastries, chocolates, pickled things, flowers, soaps, dog treats, sauces. There's also a long section of food vendors making everything from crepes to coffee.
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Logan Square Farmers Market
3025-3113 West Logan Boulevard
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The Logans Square Farmers Market is one of the best in the city. It happens from 10 - 3 every Sunday, May thru October. It's a 15 minute walk from wheren you're staying, or you can hop on the #56 bus heading towards downtown and get off at the Logan Blvd stop. Besides seasonal produce that comes from small farms in the region, you'll find a wide variety of handcrafted cheeses, breads, pastries, chocolates, pickled things, flowers, soaps, dog treats, sauces. There's also a long section of food vendors making everything from crepes to coffee.

Grocery stores

What we have here are old-fashioned neighborhood grocery stores, but they have everything you'll need for a short stay. If you want to shop at a behemoth like Target, Jewel, Trader Joe's, Aldi or Whole Foods, you're going to need to get in a car or bus for that.
Another excellent Polish deli. Smaller than Kurowski's but can still fulfill all of your sausage needs. Wednesday 7AM–8PM Thursday 7AM–8PM Friday 7AM–8PM Saturday 7AM–8PM Sunday 7AM–8PM Monday 7AM–8PM Tuesday 7AM–8PM
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Alex Super Deli
3055 N Milwaukee Ave
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Another excellent Polish deli. Smaller than Kurowski's but can still fulfill all of your sausage needs. Wednesday 7AM–8PM Thursday 7AM–8PM Friday 7AM–8PM Saturday 7AM–8PM Sunday 7AM–8PM Monday 7AM–8PM Tuesday 7AM–8PM
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Carniceria La Mejor
2915 N Milwaukee Ave
Wednesday 7AM–8PM Thursday 7AM–8PM Friday 7AM–8PM Saturday 7AM–8PM Sunday 7AM–8PM Monday 7AM–8PM Tuesday 7AM–8PM
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Foodsmart
3415 W Diversey Ave
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The Dill Pickle Food Co-op
2746 N Milwaukee Ave
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Wednesday 7AM–8PM Thursday 7AM–8PM Friday 7AM–8PM Saturday 7AM–8PM Sunday 7AM–8PM Monday 7AM–8PM Tuesday 7AM–8PM
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Kurowski Sausage Shop
2976 N Milwaukee Ave
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Wednesday 7AM–8PM Thursday 7AM–8PM Friday 7AM–8PM Saturday 7AM–8PM Sunday 7AM–8PM Monday 7AM–8PM Tuesday 7AM–8PM

Bars

So. Many. Bars. There are so many bars in our neighborhood that you're better off going to Yelp to find your flavor. We've got cocktail bars, brew pubs, distilleries, wine bars, bars with Michelin stars. So I'm just going to list the ones that are within a short walk of your AirBnB.
Moe's is the cleanest dive bar in Chicago. You can always tell a Chicago dive bar because they all have at least one dog. In this case, the dog belongs to JB Bartlett, the bar and music manager. It has music almost every night of the week. It's Battle of the Bands and open mics are a must for any rocker building up their resume. Wednesday 3PM–2AM Thursday 3PM–2AM Friday 3PM–2AM Saturday 3PM–3AM Sunday 3PM–2AM Monday 3PM–2AM Tuesday 3PM–2AM
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Moe's Tavern
2937 N Milwaukee Ave
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Moe's is the cleanest dive bar in Chicago. You can always tell a Chicago dive bar because they all have at least one dog. In this case, the dog belongs to JB Bartlett, the bar and music manager. It has music almost every night of the week. It's Battle of the Bands and open mics are a must for any rocker building up their resume. Wednesday 3PM–2AM Thursday 3PM–2AM Friday 3PM–2AM Saturday 3PM–3AM Sunday 3PM–2AM Monday 3PM–2AM Tuesday 3PM–2AM
This is "real Chicago" at its most real. It's one of two Polish bars that have been on Central Park for a century. The other one, Podhale, just got bought by a fancy local bar operator (which we're happy about), but it won't have a LIVE POLKA BAND like Podlasie. On Saturday night. Also, Polish vodka. Polka + Vodka = real Chicago. Get your eye-openers here: 9 AM - 2 AM
Podlasie Club
2918 N Central Park Ave
This is "real Chicago" at its most real. It's one of two Polish bars that have been on Central Park for a century. The other one, Podhale, just got bought by a fancy local bar operator (which we're happy about), but it won't have a LIVE POLKA BAND like Podlasie. On Saturday night. Also, Polish vodka. Polka + Vodka = real Chicago. Get your eye-openers here: 9 AM - 2 AM
Beloved, fabulous, perfect bar. Game room in the front, gorgeous tap room in the back (with patio) overlooking one of my projects, Woodard Plaza. Kelly Galassi, the bar manager, has brought her international mixology experience to uplift the cocktail menu with ever-changing concoctions. Wednesday 4PM–2AM Thursday 4PM–2AM Friday 4PM–2AM Saturday 4PM–3AM Sunday 4PM–2AM Monday 4PM–2AM Tuesday 4PM–2AM
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Crown Liquors
2821 N Milwaukee Ave
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Beloved, fabulous, perfect bar. Game room in the front, gorgeous tap room in the back (with patio) overlooking one of my projects, Woodard Plaza. Kelly Galassi, the bar manager, has brought her international mixology experience to uplift the cocktail menu with ever-changing concoctions. Wednesday 4PM–2AM Thursday 4PM–2AM Friday 4PM–2AM Saturday 4PM–3AM Sunday 4PM–2AM Monday 4PM–2AM Tuesday 4PM–2AM
It's hard to describe Sleeping Village. It's a brew pub, it's a community center, whatever it is, it's awesome. It's a brand new place by the guys who brought us The Whistler, the very first cocktail bar in these here parts. They anticipated the craft cocktail explosion by about 10 years. Now their foresight has led them to this new place with a different concept. They have all different kinds of music-centric programs including a Sunday brunch. Check their calendar to see what's on tap: https://sleeping-village.com/calendar/ Wednesday 11AM–2AM Thursday 11AM–2AM Friday 11AM–2AM Saturday 11AM–3AM Sunday 11AM–2AM Monday 11AM–2AM Tuesday 11AM–2AM
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Sleeping Village
3734 W Belmont Ave
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It's hard to describe Sleeping Village. It's a brew pub, it's a community center, whatever it is, it's awesome. It's a brand new place by the guys who brought us The Whistler, the very first cocktail bar in these here parts. They anticipated the craft cocktail explosion by about 10 years. Now their foresight has led them to this new place with a different concept. They have all different kinds of music-centric programs including a Sunday brunch. Check their calendar to see what's on tap: https://sleeping-village.com/calendar/ Wednesday 11AM–2AM Thursday 11AM–2AM Friday 11AM–2AM Saturday 11AM–3AM Sunday 11AM–2AM Monday 11AM–2AM Tuesday 11AM–2AM
I read a very interesting interview with the woman who owns this airy, family-centered brew pub. She said when she got in the business she noticed now male-focused the culture and design was around brew pubs so she decided to create a brew pub where she'd feel comfortable. On any given day you can see through the big windows, people sitting at long tables, having bridal showers and birthday parties, nursing babies, dogs, game nights. Yesterday when I was walking by I saw a group of women making stacks of peanut butter sandwiches to hand out to the people who hang out on our streets. It's really wonderful. And the beer is good, too.
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Hopewell Brewing Company
2760 N Milwaukee Ave
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I read a very interesting interview with the woman who owns this airy, family-centered brew pub. She said when she got in the business she noticed now male-focused the culture and design was around brew pubs so she decided to create a brew pub where she'd feel comfortable. On any given day you can see through the big windows, people sitting at long tables, having bridal showers and birthday parties, nursing babies, dogs, game nights. Yesterday when I was walking by I saw a group of women making stacks of peanut butter sandwiches to hand out to the people who hang out on our streets. It's really wonderful. And the beer is good, too.

Pharmacy

The nearest 24-hour pharmacy is Walgreens at 2001 N. Milwaukee. (773) 772-2370
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Walgreens
3646 North Broadway
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The nearest 24-hour pharmacy is Walgreens at 2001 N. Milwaukee. (773) 772-2370

Culture

Like every neighborhood in Chicago, we have our buried cultural treasures. You need to be in-the-know to know where to go, though. This will get you started.
The Puerto Rican Arts Alliance is in an old restored fire house a block away from where you're staying. It's focus is on, you guessed it, Latin American art and music. They've always got something going on there. Check their web site for programs: xhttp://www.praachicago.org/
Puerto Rican Arts Alliance
3000 North Elbridge Avenue
The Puerto Rican Arts Alliance is in an old restored fire house a block away from where you're staying. It's focus is on, you guessed it, Latin American art and music. They've always got something going on there. Check their web site for programs: xhttp://www.praachicago.org/
Elastic Arts is a venerable, 25-year old avant-garde jazz venue. If jazz is your scene, you probably already know about it. If you don't, you're welcome. Go to their calendar to see everything they've got going on. https://elasticarts.org/
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Elastic Arts
3429 W Diversey Ave
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Elastic Arts is a venerable, 25-year old avant-garde jazz venue. If jazz is your scene, you probably already know about it. If you don't, you're welcome. Go to their calendar to see everything they've got going on. https://elasticarts.org/
This is the real deal, people -- a true neighborhood Chicago blues joint. From their web site: "Rosa's Lounge operates in the hallowed tradition of Chicago blues lounges, family owned and operated by an Italian immigrant who came to Chicago in 1978 after meeting Jr. Wells and Buddy Guy in Milan." https://rosaslounge.com/
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Rosa's Lounge
3420 W Armitage Ave
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This is the real deal, people -- a true neighborhood Chicago blues joint. From their web site: "Rosa's Lounge operates in the hallowed tradition of Chicago blues lounges, family owned and operated by an Italian immigrant who came to Chicago in 1978 after meeting Jr. Wells and Buddy Guy in Milan." https://rosaslounge.com/
You wouldn't know this unless you're nestled deep into the arcane world of art scenes, but Chicago is legendary for its DIY artist-run spaces. They're scattered all over the city in apartments, storefronts, and even for awhile a handbag. For a while, I ran one out of the storefront of my studio, Corner. Up the street is Extra Projects, a hole in the wall gallery curated by some well-connected artists. Like most of these alternative spaces, they don't have regular hours so be sure to check their web site. https://www.basicstudios.space/extra-projects/
Extra Projects
3551 West Diversey Avenue
You wouldn't know this unless you're nestled deep into the arcane world of art scenes, but Chicago is legendary for its DIY artist-run spaces. They're scattered all over the city in apartments, storefronts, and even for awhile a handbag. For a while, I ran one out of the storefront of my studio, Corner. Up the street is Extra Projects, a hole in the wall gallery curated by some well-connected artists. Like most of these alternative spaces, they don't have regular hours so be sure to check their web site. https://www.basicstudios.space/extra-projects/
If you've looked out from the balcony of your AirBnB, you might've noticed a gargantuan cathedral. That's St. Hyacinth's. It's a bastion of the Polish community. If you're really lucky, you might be around when they ring the big chimes. You can go inside. It does a good job of being awe-inspiring. Sunday Masses 6:00 am in Polish 7:30 am in English 9:00 am in Polish 10:45 am in English 12:30 pm in Polish 5:00 pm in English 6:30 pm in Polish Saturday vigil Masses 5:30 pm in English 7:00 pm in Polish Weekday Masses 6:00 am in English 7:00 am in Polish 8:00 am in English 7:00 pm in Polish First Friday – 5:30 pm in English Holy Days of Obligation Masses 6:00 am in English 7:00 am in Polish 8:00 am in English 12:30 pm in Polish 5:30 pm in English 7:00 pm in Polish
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St. Hyacinth Basilica
3636 W Wolfram St
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If you've looked out from the balcony of your AirBnB, you might've noticed a gargantuan cathedral. That's St. Hyacinth's. It's a bastion of the Polish community. If you're really lucky, you might be around when they ring the big chimes. You can go inside. It does a good job of being awe-inspiring. Sunday Masses 6:00 am in Polish 7:30 am in English 9:00 am in Polish 10:45 am in English 12:30 pm in Polish 5:00 pm in English 6:30 pm in Polish Saturday vigil Masses 5:30 pm in English 7:00 pm in Polish Weekday Masses 6:00 am in English 7:00 am in Polish 8:00 am in English 7:00 pm in Polish First Friday – 5:30 pm in English Holy Days of Obligation Masses 6:00 am in English 7:00 am in Polish 8:00 am in English 12:30 pm in Polish 5:30 pm in English 7:00 pm in Polish
Ok, this is actually a store, but it's also a cultural icon -- and my personal happy place. For decades it was above Reggie's bar in the South Loop but by a lucky stroke of fate, Colin and Eric decided to move to our stretch of Milwaukee. It's the perfection of a used record store. Just go in for the vibe, the smell, listen to whatever fabulous music they've got playing on their fabulous sound system. They also have live music. Not to be missed!
Record Breakers
2935 N Milwaukee Ave
Ok, this is actually a store, but it's also a cultural icon -- and my personal happy place. For decades it was above Reggie's bar in the South Loop but by a lucky stroke of fate, Colin and Eric decided to move to our stretch of Milwaukee. It's the perfection of a used record store. Just go in for the vibe, the smell, listen to whatever fabulous music they've got playing on their fabulous sound system. They also have live music. Not to be missed!
Avondale Bowl is an old 1950's bowling alley that is being restored to include a bar and social club by a former manager of Longman & Eagle. As of this writing (July 2019), Avondale Bowl is on the cusp of opening. It's so new that it doesn't show up yet on maps so I put up the address instead of it's name so you can find it better.
3118 N Milwaukee Ave
3118 North Milwaukee Avenue
Avondale Bowl is an old 1950's bowling alley that is being restored to include a bar and social club by a former manager of Longman & Eagle. As of this writing (July 2019), Avondale Bowl is on the cusp of opening. It's so new that it doesn't show up yet on maps so I put up the address instead of it's name so you can find it better.
This is a lovingly restored 1920's movie theater that shows current films. It's divided up into 4 (?) theaters with a bar lounge area. Life doesn't get much better than sitting in a theater, watching a movie with fresh popcorn in one hand and an ice cold craft beer in the other. Be sure to go to the bathroom, it's a flash from the past. Or should I say a flush from the past (ha ha).
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The Logan Theatre
2646 N Milwaukee Ave
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This is a lovingly restored 1920's movie theater that shows current films. It's divided up into 4 (?) theaters with a bar lounge area. Life doesn't get much better than sitting in a theater, watching a movie with fresh popcorn in one hand and an ice cold craft beer in the other. Be sure to go to the bathroom, it's a flash from the past. Or should I say a flush from the past (ha ha).

Kids and dogs

I especially love when people bring their kids and dogs to stay at my AirBnB's. Here are a few places where they can enjoy their vacation, too.
About 10 years ago a group of neighbors got together and turned this green patch into a playground. Before then, there was no place nearby for kids to go run it off. The park is well-maintained, often in use and on a well-traveled street.
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Unity Park
2636 N Kimball Ave
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About 10 years ago a group of neighbors got together and turned this green patch into a playground. Before then, there was no place nearby for kids to go run it off. The park is well-maintained, often in use and on a well-traveled street.
Koz Park is a 12 minute walk away from your AirBnB. It's a full-service Chicago Park District park. I'll let them tell you what's there: "The large fieldhouse features an indoor pool, a combination gymnasium and assembly hall (with a stage—available for rental), a small kitchen; club rooms are also available for rental. Outside, the park offers four baseball / softball fields and a combination football / soccer field, a tennis court, an artificial-turf soccer field, as well as a soft-surface ADA-accessible playground with a spray feature—all available for rental. Kosciuszko (fondly known to the community as “Koz”) Park is also noted for its Special Recreation programs & ADA-accessible facilities for people with disabilities—including training for Special Olympics." Here's their web site with hours for the fieldhouse and other details: https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/index.php/parks-facilities/kosciuszko-thadeuz-park
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Kosciuszko Park
2732 N Avers Ave
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Koz Park is a 12 minute walk away from your AirBnB. It's a full-service Chicago Park District park. I'll let them tell you what's there: "The large fieldhouse features an indoor pool, a combination gymnasium and assembly hall (with a stage—available for rental), a small kitchen; club rooms are also available for rental. Outside, the park offers four baseball / softball fields and a combination football / soccer field, a tennis court, an artificial-turf soccer field, as well as a soft-surface ADA-accessible playground with a spray feature—all available for rental. Kosciuszko (fondly known to the community as “Koz”) Park is also noted for its Special Recreation programs & ADA-accessible facilities for people with disabilities—including training for Special Olympics." Here's their web site with hours for the fieldhouse and other details: https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/index.php/parks-facilities/kosciuszko-thadeuz-park
The bad news is that the nearest dog park is kind of a schlep. It's 1.6 miles away and will take 33 minutes to walk. The very good news is that the journey is almost better than the destination (depending on if you're a dog or not). On your way there you walk on Logan Boulevard which is a historic district of old mansions and churches. Just about when you think you won't be able to go any further, there's a Starbucks (at California)
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Logan Square Park
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The bad news is that the nearest dog park is kind of a schlep. It's 1.6 miles away and will take 33 minutes to walk. The very good news is that the journey is almost better than the destination (depending on if you're a dog or not). On your way there you walk on Logan Boulevard which is a historic district of old mansions and churches. Just about when you think you won't be able to go any further, there's a Starbucks (at California)
This is a one-stop shop for your dog (or cat). It's a combo pet supply store, vet, and dog boarding/grooming place. Every time I'm in there buying food for my cat (because there are only, like, three flavors of one brand that he will eat), I see a parade of neighbors coming in to pick up or drop off their dogs for boarding and other services. Logan Square is a very dog-centric neighborhood, so that's a good sign. Thursday 9AM–6PM Friday 9AM–5PM Saturday 8:30AM–3PM Sunday Closed Monday 10AM–7:30PM Tuesday 10AM–7:30PM Wednesday 9AM–6PM
Your Pet's Wellness - Logan Square
2659 N Milwaukee Ave
This is a one-stop shop for your dog (or cat). It's a combo pet supply store, vet, and dog boarding/grooming place. Every time I'm in there buying food for my cat (because there are only, like, three flavors of one brand that he will eat), I see a parade of neighbors coming in to pick up or drop off their dogs for boarding and other services. Logan Square is a very dog-centric neighborhood, so that's a good sign. Thursday 9AM–6PM Friday 9AM–5PM Saturday 8:30AM–3PM Sunday Closed Monday 10AM–7:30PM Tuesday 10AM–7:30PM Wednesday 9AM–6PM

Hair

If your hair needs attention while you're here, we've got some good places nearby.
I've been going to Twisted Scissors to get my hair cut for years. I was ecstatic when I found out that the founding partners of TS bought a building up the street from my studio and opened a salon that the three of them operate. I go to Anna, but they're all extremely accomplished with cut and color. The place has a funky, cool vibe that makes me feel hipper by association. This is the place to go if you want to go to extremes with your hair -- or not. They can do anything.
Twisted Scissors Little Sister
3049 N Milwaukee Ave
I've been going to Twisted Scissors to get my hair cut for years. I was ecstatic when I found out that the founding partners of TS bought a building up the street from my studio and opened a salon that the three of them operate. I go to Anna, but they're all extremely accomplished with cut and color. The place has a funky, cool vibe that makes me feel hipper by association. This is the place to go if you want to go to extremes with your hair -- or not. They can do anything.
Mane Refinery is just a few steps away from where you're staying. Joanna Barrera, the owner, really knows her business when it comes to balayage. She specializes in simple, classic cuts so the color can do the talking.
Mane Refinery Salon
2891 North Milwaukee Avenue
Mane Refinery is just a few steps away from where you're staying. Joanna Barrera, the owner, really knows her business when it comes to balayage. She specializes in simple, classic cuts so the color can do the talking.
Savvy Coif is the place to go for classic cuts and elegant up-do's. Ask Yessy, the owner, if he'll show you the secret garden in the back. (That's not a euphemism. There really is a secret garden in the back of his building.)
Salon Savvy Coif
2869 N Milwaukee Ave
Savvy Coif is the place to go for classic cuts and elegant up-do's. Ask Yessy, the owner, if he'll show you the secret garden in the back. (That's not a euphemism. There really is a secret garden in the back of his building.)